Friends Attending

Friends Attending

Friends Attending

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The Criminology school of social sciences welcomes Karma Nirvana, a national UK based charity who support victims and survivors of forced marriage and honour based abuse. They will be hosting a screening of ‘Love Commandos’ , a film directed by Miriam Lyons as part of their 12 days of action ahead of the National day of memory for Honour victims on 14th July. Karma Nirvana run the UK’s only national helpline dedicated to victims and survivors of this abuse and receive over 750 calls a month.

The film focuses on the NGO (non-governmental organisation) Love Commandos in India who rescue and support couples affected by forced marriage and honour based abuse. The documentary focuses on real life cases of victims and survivors fleeing their families and communities due to risks. ​The film’ lasts 55 minutes and will be followed by a panel discussion featuring expert in forced marriage and honour based abuse​Karma Nirvana’s CEO Jasvinder Sanghera CBE, film Director Miriam Lyons and Senior Lecturer Rachael Aplin.